Ukraine's F-16s flew in combat for the first time at the end of August when they helped repel a Russian missile and drone attack.

Austin and Michael discuss the complexities of deploying F-16s to Ukraine, highlighting the challenges beyond just acquiring the aircraft. Michael explains that the most significant issue is the lack of trained pilots,

Ukraine's acquisition of a few older F-16 fighter jets is unlikely to change the trajectory of the war against Russia. The Ukrainian pilots' limited training on these advanced aircraft and the small number of jets promised make their effectiveness questionable.